Chapter 58: Village of Freaks

3rd Person POV

"The village of freaks, that's not a good nickname." One hero commented

The first place that the heroes will be visiting is the tree of Paradis and after that, they will return back to Zoris before preparing to travel the world, train on the way and get ready to fight the demon lord.

The death of the now previous demon lord means that it will take a while for the successor to get used to used to the power. They need to be ready, and both Reiner and Rowan is accompanying them for this one since it's been a really long time that they visited here.

"Well that name isn't given away for nothing." Rowan replied "They are freakishly more athletic than anyone, freakishly flexible...even the demon lord would recruit them, but they are neutral, our visit today is to meet their strongest fighter."

"The grandson of one of our instructors?" one asked

"Yeah, Perseus Silver, I hate his attitude, but I wouldn't argue about it if someone were to say that he's the most talented youth of our current generation."

"That's fair." Reiner added "With the exception of the white rose, no other rose would chose a youngster to wield their power, so he's talented. But the only problem is his attitude, if you heroes manage to convince him, he'll be just as useful as the 4 future saints who will accompany you on your journey."

"He's being getting arrogant lately though." Rowan grumbled "He's now talking to everyone in a casual manner and have no care for anyone's status, if he fixed his attitude, he might just be a decent man."

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Perseus POV

"Grandpa, why are you forcing me into social interactions? Why should I meet the heroes?"

I just got home, showered and had my breakfast and now grandpa Laker wants me interact with people? I have already run past my limits of social interactions, I just want to rest for a couple of days before setting off to go on my journey.

"That's cuz I said so." Grandpa Laker replied "You don't want me to drag you out, I'm not a 7 star mage for a reason, it also means my strength is much stronger than you."

The more stars you have, the better your physical attributes are as well, not just magic, that's why the more stars you have is linked to living longer. S

"Hey, that's abuse! Grandpa Wager, he's bullying me!"

"Hah, unfortunately for you, he approved of me dragging you to meet the heroes, come on, let's go." he laughed and grabbed my wrist

"Oi, what the- I told you, I hate social interactions with strangers, it's awkward!"

This fucker is supposed to be my grandad, he's actually using force to drag me. Yo, this is abuse, don't make me use the power of the 2 roses and get out of this, I don't want to beat up an old man.

"Is this the talk of you being an introvert again, you don't act like one?" he grumbled and dragged me out of the house

"Yo there's a difference between being an introvert and being shy, stop...pulling me."

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"Hey, Reiner, long time no see." I then dodged a slap to the back of my head "Sorry grandpa, but I prefer talking on casual terms, and...dodged it again."

"Damn you and your quick reflexes." he complained

I then turned to see the heroes who were whispering between each other that I looked familiar but also discussion of how I can't be the same guy. Even the teacher who was in charged of the bus trip said I looked the same if not, similar.

"No, the guy in our bus was a quiet loner."

"Yeah, apart from his looks, his personality in our short brief chat was just a plain average guy."

"Good looking, but yeah, definitely a loner virgin."

How does that got to do with anything?! That was definitely a guy, which one is it? I'll crack their you know what in 2.

"Alright, can I go home now? The red haired twerp is looking at me weird, he hasn't complained nor said anything mean, I see these so called pathetic heroes from another world, but I really couldn't give a shit."

"Ah the arrogant prodigy cliché, this is great." A guy exclaimed and rushed forward.

But before he got close, I punched him in the gut and stopped him in his track.

"Sorry, why the hell did you charge at me?"

He then grabbed me by the shoulder. He's this skinny freckled guy with swirly sunglasses, basically looks like one of those cliché fictional weebs.

"People like you usually become the favorite character." he said and grab my face to inspect it "You have the feature to grow up into a good looking guy, you're talented...can you give me an autograph? You're definitely going to outshine the main cast while being a side character, or maybe you'll become a part of the main cast."

What the hell is this guy talking about?! I'm the protagonist, your character is the stereotypical nerd who have no place in any social group.

"Yo, get this guy off me before I break his bones."

Rowan pulled him away and grab me by the wrist.

"Reiner, I'm leaving with the boy for now, get on the tour without me." He then turned to me "You and me need to have a very detailed discussion, where's your house?"

I knew it, he sensed the tattoo on my arm.

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"Leilah? It really is you." he then started tearing up

"Ah older brother, long time no see." Leilah replied as they both then hugged each other in this stupid annoying emotional reunion.

Should I even be here? This guy pulled me into my own house and the moment Leilah made an appearance, it lead to that, it's also kinda funny that the oldest brother look like a little kid.

Well I get his feeling, they haven't seen each other in a super long time, so crying a bit is a good thing. But I'm so gonna use this moment to make fun of him.